Loving Niam (BOYXBOY) (COMPLETED)

Part 25: Niall's POV

I just stared at Liam and then a chuckle let loose. Oooops! However, I could not hold it in. It was really the most amusing sight ever. Liam just stared at me blankly and then I realized, this meant more to him than he was trying to let on. I then sighed and told him -

"Perry is a high school friend. He knew I was coming back for the holidays, so he has been coming around to see me. There is really nothing going on between us and we are just awfully close. But I do not date guys. So, yea...

Liam's face was a myriad of emotions. His face lighted up at the fact that was nothing going on between Perry and me, but it fell when he heard that I did not date guys. Now, why did that bug me so much? But Liam rearranged his face before I could ask him about it.

Liam, I....

"No, it is good. I am sorry for being a dweeb earlier. I, I dated Perry briefly when I was still trying to figure out my sexual orientation. I thought what we had was good and that he was the right fit for me. But to Perry, I was more of an easy lay and yea... we ended things a few years ago and to be honest, post Perry, I have not dated anyone else.."

I stared at Liam unflinchingly as he shared this stuttering. My heart went out to him and I ached to just hug him but what the fuck, were ALL THESE NEW FEELINGS? I cannot be doing it. I was utterly confused. I thought I was ok with dating guys and then I come here and I tell him I do not date guys. And now, I want to hug him?

Liam must have seen the confusion on my face as he tried to reassure me he was doing much better now and that he was in a better place. He then wanted to say something else but then..